Sunday, November 18, 2012

War

Former Secretary of Defense has this to say about power regarding the Petraeus scandal:
"Former defense secretary Robert Gates flatly points to the many benefits that a four-star general receives as perhaps one of the things that may have contributed to Petraeus’ actions. “There is something about a sense of entitlement and of having great power that skews people’s judgment,” Gates said."
You mean power corrupts? Who would have ever guessed.
"The commanders who lead the U.S. military have, among other things, palatial homes, executive jets, drivers, security guards, aides, and gourmet chefs at their disposal. In all, the military leaders receive more perks and benefits than anyone in the government besides the president, writes the Post. That kind of lifestyle can contribute to a disconnect from reality. Gates says he tried to cut back on the perks when he led the Pentagon but quickly discovered it amounted to the “third rail” of the Defense Department."
The inmates run the asylum.

Record number of suicides in Army and Navy.

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